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Last year's trials are this years new introductions. Proven Winners sent these flowers to me as trial plants, so that I could share my opinion this year when the plants arrive in the local garden centers.

Superbena® Royale Cherryburst - Verbena hybrid was planted in a hanging basket on the patio. The Superbenas® are like a superstar of verbena hybrids. There is also a beautiful new, clear Superbena® Royale Red. I'll be looking for the bright Royale Red verbena this spring.

Superbells® Lemon Slice - Calibrachoa hybrid is paired withSuperbena® Royale Cherryburst - Verbena hybrid. Planting the two striped flowers did not work as well as I imagined.

Lots of yellow: Superbells® Frostfire - Calibrachoa hybrid and Supertunia Citrus Petunia Hybrid and Celosia. All of these plants bloomed nonstop, unfazed by the heat and humidity.

Container gardening

Petunia care

When plants are established, the fertilizer and watering schedule is settled, maintenance is minimal. Unless you are expecting a HGTV camera crew or the garden club, these modern petunias need little, or no care. You can trim them, if you must.

Clip petunias to encourage bushier growth. Cuttings make delightful indoor arrangements. Petunia flowers, bubbling out over the top of a teapot is a bright and unexpected table arrangement.

Remove all leaves from the stem that will be under water. They are delightful with a sprig of baby's breath or spiky greenery.

How to plant Supertunias

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It was my pleasure to trial these plants for Proven Winners last summer. They sent several plants.The color really popped on this one.

Proven Winners are easy to find in our area. You could imagine my shock when I read the back of the plant label this spring: “BUY THIS! Even Patsy Bell Hobson did not kill it.” I don’t know if this is a regional marketing strategy or a National Campaign. Let me know if you see this tag in your store.

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Patsy Bell Hobson 2 years agofrom zone 6a, SEMO

Dead heading in not required for the benefit of the shrub. Deadheading is for the benefit of the owner. I would only do it if the queen were coming for the tea party or Southern Living were coming for photo shoot.

Marina 2 years agofrom Clarksville TN

I do a lot of deadheading on my Rose of Sharon shrubs since they produce so many flowers.

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Patsy Bell Hobson 2 years agofrom zone 6a, SEMO

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate you. I love the variety.

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Patsy Bell Hobson 2 years agofrom zone 6a, SEMO

Hummers love them. At the Proven Winners website, just type in your zip code to find out the closest to you.

Thelma Alberts 2 years agofrom Germany

Wow! All the colors of the Petunias are beautiful. I love them all. Thanks for sharing this very useful and infromative hub. Voted up and useful.

Jill Spencer 2 years agofrom United States

I'll check the website! Thanks, Patsy.

Rebecca Mealey 2 years agofrom Northeastern Georgia, USA

I've seen these. They are a deep, rich color. Gotta go find some. I love having petunias in the summer months. This is a beautiful Hub!

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Patsy Bell Hobson 2 years agofrom zone 6a, SEMO

The Dirt Farmer, Thank you. These plants can also be ordered online or if you go to Proven Winners the website tells where you can buy them locally based on any zip code.

Jill Spencer 2 years agofrom United States

I love the black cherry. And the yellow striped are adorable. I haven't seen them at the greenhouses here unfortunately. Really gorgeous. Thanks for spotlighting them!

Texas should never freeze. ever. Thanks for your support. It really helps.

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Patsy Bell Hobson 2 years agofrom zone 6a, SEMO

Flowers just make me happy. That there are new flowers to choose from every single year, seems like a personal favor from the Universe.

C E Clark 2 years agofrom North Texas

Such beautiful colors and I just love your opening photo. I've been admiring it in the feed every now and then and now I'm finally getting to read about it! Pinned to my 'Red' board. Voting this up and BUI. Also sharing with my followers as I'm sure some will be thinking about their gardens soon, even though it got down to just 21 degrees F. here in North Texas las' night. Brrrr

Dora Isaac Weithers 2 years agofrom The Caribbean

"Charm" seems so appropriate to include in the names of these lovely colors. Thanks for sharing information on these beauties.

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Patsy Bell Hobson 2 years agofrom zone 6a, SEMO

ChitrangadaSharan, Thank you for your kind words. Sharing makes all the difference. I always feel better when surrounded by plants and flowers.

Chitrangada Sharan 2 years agofrom New Delhi, India

What a lovely hub!

All the pictures of Petunia are just gorgeous. I loved the black cherry color, in fact all of them. You shared some very interesting information about growing them. I love the Spring season for there are flowers all around, in gardens, in parks and the sight is heavenly.

Thank for sharing, voted up and pinned!

Thanks for the Follow as well!

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Patsy Bell Hobson 2 years agofrom zone 6a, SEMO

Romanian, Thank you for reading my hubs. Do you have a favorite flower color? Please vote for your favorite.

Nicu 2 years agofrom Oradea, Romania

These petunias are very beautiful, especially the indigo one.

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Patsy Bell Hobson 2 years agofrom zone 6a, SEMO

vocalcoach, Thank you for your kind words. You made my day. Sharing is so helpful. The Proven Winners site has "recipes" for great plant and color combinations. I get a lot of design ideas from their site.

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Patsy Bell Hobson 2 years agofrom zone 6a, SEMO

Faith Reaper Petunias were made for the South. They have such an extended growing season where you live. The Proven Winners website will show you where to get them locally. Thanks for your support. It makes all the difference. I appreciate you.

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Patsy Bell Hobson 2 years agofrom zone 6a, SEMO

Marina7, The growers are just working so hard to improve these. I did not like petunias years ago. But these days, it just wouldn't be summer without petunias. Thanks for reading my hubs.

Audrey Hunt 2 years agofrom Nashville Tn.

What an interesting, informative and wonderful hub on the Supertunia Black Cherry Petunia. I'm going to plant these as soon as spring sets in.

Voted up, useful, awesome, beautiful, interesting and will do some sharing.

Thanks.

Faith Reaper 2 years agofrom southern USA

Hi Patsy,

Oh, I love petunias, and the new Black Cherry is lovely! I must try to find that color this year. I always have petunias growing, especially down here in the Deep South where the heat is so severe, they do great.